Our first visit to the dinner theatre created a beginning of what we both has decided, the the…read moreCandlelight Dinner theater is out local go to place for entertainment. Just saw Mel Brooks "the Producers". First was the dinner. It has been a long time that we were somewhere that our server was also in the play and seemed so genuinely glad we were there. Food was surprisingly good. Served hot and well cooked for all of the offerings. Service was fun every time someone came to the table. Oh by the way there is an excellent bar with a bar tender that certainly has earned his stripes. Now the Show. This has always been one of my favorites, a go to for on demand. Being in this theatre, watching these talented actors made the time go by so fast we wanted more. I found myself leaning in to the dancing and singing and it was spectacular. The sets, the props, the costumes, the lighting, the sound, and being able to just plain enjoy made the night. They have special one night performances as well. These show are such a fantastic value. By the way seating is one of the things I really liked. We were seated with 4 other people that we left as our new friends.

First visit here, and it's very unique. The performers are your waiters. They did a great job…read moreboth as waiters and as performers. The old converted barn holds about 150 diners. You can look up the menu on their website before you come. Started off with a salad and shrimp cocktail. Then the main meal has several entrees. You can get all of them or tell your waiter what you don't want on your plate if you know you dont like something or to keep it lighter. Follow that with a dessert or 2, coffee and tea. All included. During intermission, they did a 50/50 raffle. The show was good, and the performers all had such good vocals. It must be popular. They told us most upcoming shows are sold out. I would return.

Exciting to attend an event for our first time here at the Delaware Theatre Company and their…read morepartnership with Mental Health Association of Delaware. Creating opportunities to connect to others and explore the community and its partners allows us all to flourish. I will have to be back for shows like Kinky Boots and other productions.

Everything was great about this venue. It's easy to get to and free parking. The inside it's…read morebeautiful and there's no bad seat. The price was reasonable and the show Stompin' at the Savoy was wonderful. I will definitely be checking their roster for future plays. It's also near the Riverftont.

Last night's performance of "Grandiloquent" by GARY GULMAN at the The Grand Opera House was…read moreintelligent, deeply human, and masterfully crafted, the show draws heavily from his book "Misfit"--and brings its spirit to life on stage. Gulman is like a modern-day Scheherazade, spinning stories that hold the audience spellbound. He pulls you in so completely--you're laughing one moment, moved the next, and before you know it, the show has ended and you're left wanting more. His narratives are intricately interwoven with a mix of obscure and familiar references that reward attentive listeners. Gulman manages to be hilarious, self-deprecating, vulnerable, and razor-sharp all at once. Beneath the humor, you always sense his compassion and commitment to social and economic justice. My only reservation was a small but noticeable shift in tone: he used the F-word a handful of times. What makes Gulman so distinctive is that his comedy has always been brilliantly intelligent and genuinely funny - without relying on cursing. It felt slightly out of step with his otherwise clean style. That said, it did little to diminish what was, overall, a truly memorable and deeply affecting evening. Strongly recommend the show! A brief note for the venue itself: it might be worth considering a slightly delayed start--just a few minutes past the stated time--to allow late arrivals to settle, followed by closing the doors once the performance begins. The steady trickle of people finding their seats was distracting not only for the audience but undoubtedly for the performer as well. Additionally, a clear, firm announcement at the outset about refraining from cellphone use would go a long way. During the show, a guest in the front row was scrolling on her phone, and the glow and movement were quite disruptive to those nearby--one can only imagine how noticeable it must be from the stage. Small adjustments like these would help preserve the immersive, attentive atmosphere that a performance of Gulman's caliber truly deserves. Beautiful venue, comfortable seats, great acoustics and ambiance. Very affordable tix. The view from Orchestra, Row D, Seat 6 was OUTSTANDING!

We attend many shows at the Grand. The sound of the room is first rate and we're sometimes…read moresurprised at the quality of musicians they attract;almost all are national acts,some international.The seats aren't built for 'big' people(I'm big,my fault.One of the great patrons of the Grand owned a fine liquor store in Greenville(as a hobby!) Please upgrade your wine selections -we'll pay.The 'wine' currently on offer is something high school kids would sneak then have a life-long disdain for wine.We love the venue and the parking is good.The patrons can afford better wine-spotlight a few really good mid-priced selections and show patrons where they are available.Money maker? Is this America? Hell yes!Thank-you for your consideration in this matter.Jukebox Jerry. p.s.: bring back Junior Brown.We're 10-10.

I love a good night at the theater and any excuse to be outdoors in the summer, so the Brandywiners…read moreoutdoor performance of Beauty and the Beast was the perfect summer night! $30 ticket gets you admission to Longwood Gardens, a theater show, and don't miss the fountain light show afterwards! It's pretty incredible that most of these people have full time jobs and dedicate a summer to this. They do an awesome job with sets, costumes, and singing! It's cute how excited kids get and they often have a meet and greet with the actors after the show. Pro tip: wait till the week of and check the weather before you buy tickets because if the show is rained out you can't get a refund and they might not decide until a half hour after the show, after delaying it several times (this happened last year) and you might not be able to make the rain date. Also, bring bug spray and a sweater, it can get chilly.

Saw the Brandywiners perform the musical "Shrek" at Longwood Gardens last weekend. What a fun…read moreshow! I went with a friend, and was impressed with the show itself (more fun and hip that I'd assumed) and the performance of the very large cast. The whole show was good; some of the individual peformaces were outstanding. Some tips: You can get dinner ahead of time in the Longwood Gardens cafeteria-style restaurant, about a two-minute walk. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, and outdoor jazz on Thursday evenings. Your theater ticket also gets you admission to the entire Longwood Gardens, if you want to arrive a few hours early and stroll around. The show is outdoors, so bring bug spray. Stick around for the fountain and lights show, starting about 10 minutes after the show ends.

Loved this place. Small theatre and not a bad seat. only bummer was, the sold you drinks in the…read morelobby for a ton a money, but you couldn't take them into the show... kind of a bate and switch.

they would not give me credit for a show in a snowstorm and probably should have cancelled the…read moreshow. if it wasn't for greed, they would have. my mom is in a wheelchair and could not get there in 8 inches of snow. they are heartless and we will NEVER attend another event there. no consideration for people with disabilities.

Really cute community theater space, doing a wide range of (mostly) non-musicals... everything from…read more10-minute play festivals, shows by local playwrights, and plays from names you'd recognize. These are good people putting their heart into what they do, and they deserve your support. Yay, local theater! They don't offer online ticketing (yet!), but just call their box office and tell them how many tickets you want for when, and they'll be waiting for you. Easy breezy.

From the owner: The Chapel Street Players are the official community theater of Newark, Delaware. The Chapel Street…read morePlayers (formerly known as the "University Drama Group" or UDG) have been a Newark institution for over 90 years! Each year the Chapel Street Players present four main stage shows, a yearly fundraiser in June and various special projects.

Amazed to find that the DSO hasn't shown up on Yelp yet - one of the hidden gems of the Delaware…read moreArts Community. Having had various professional affiliations with this organization over the past ten years or so, I've seen this orchestra experience remarkable growth in recent years, due in large part to the energetic and artistic leadership of conductor David Amado. I suspect most people don't even know the DSO had a national release (Telarc, I think!) recording last year with the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. (Which was nominated for a Grammy!) They're that good! The DSO has been progressive in their programming with a nice mix of the standards, and a few out of the box productions like the orchestral scores to the Bugs Bunny cartoons - performed live WITH the films. But most importantly, the orchestra is composed of first rate musicians, performing in the historic, beautiful (though admittedly - a bit dry) hall that IS the Grand Opera House. (Worth going to a concert just to catch a glimpse of Wilmington, circa 1900!) As one who has become increasingly passionate about supporting local enterprise, be that the nearby, sustainable farms or family owned fine dining establishments, I hope more Delawareans will come to realize that they have this fine orchestra right here in town. These are difficult times for orchestras all over the country - hoping this one continues to thrive!

From the owner: As the state's only professional orchestra, the DSO brings symphonic music to thousands of…read moreDelawareans through its Classical and Chamber concert series, special concerts, and education and community engagement programs. The Classics Series: full length concerts at one of three venues during the season. The Grand Opera House 818 N. Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801 The Tatnall School 1501 Barley Mill Rd. Wilmington, DE 19807 Sanford School 6900 Lancaster Pike Hockessin, DE 19707 Chamber Concert Series: The Hotel DuPont - tickets include refreshments and macaroons!

Theater is nice, the show was very good (Book of Mormon) but still only 1 star. We had 4 balcony…read moreseats for 4 people. 2 of the patrons are thin and around 5'5", my wife is 5'7" and I am 5'11", but due to no legroom we almost left. Ultimately one of our group found a folding chair, I sat on the steps (others did too) leaving the 4 seats for our wives. They had to sit side saddled due to the lack of legroom. We have seen other shows here without a problem. It is my understanding that these are new seats and they apparently don't fit well. We will not attend future shows.

Great show and amazing esthetic, HOWEVER, the seats are TINY. Smaller than an airplane. I'm 5'7 and…read moremy knees were firmly pressed into the seat in front of me to the point where I have bruises. I had to move to an aisle seat during intermission. We sat on the mezzanine level. Be mindful if you are tall.

This is such a special theater. We just saw Frozen here. The performers were phenomenal with great…read morevoices. I'm amazed at the talent of these young singers especially the actresses playing Elsa and Anna. The child playing Olaf was so funny. My 3 year old daughter loved the show and can't stop singing. I love the size of the theater. Because it's a small theater there aren't any bad seats. Parking is also right across the street and it's free. For $18 to $20 a ticket and free easy parking I much rather come here than deal with seeing a show in NYC or Philly for five times the cost or more. The lights and sound were surprisingly good especially considering the size of the theater and the performers being children. This truly is a gem. I can't wait to see more shows here.

I took the kids to see Jack and the Beanstalk on Saturday, April 18, my first trip to this theatre…read more The acting and singing were pretty good, enough to keep my 6 and 11 year old children completely absorbed. The sets and costumes looked professional. I liked that the cast members were available after the show in a large room off to the side of the theatre for pictures, autographs, etc. We got a signature from the actress who played the cow, one of the better bovine performances I've ever seen. :) The show was about 90 minutes long, including an intermission where you could get water, juice boxes, and cookies. Tickets for this show were $10 each, and there was plenty to keep the parents interested in the show as well. In the front, the building looks like a large Delaware Ave mansion (which it probably was), and behind the house section is a large theatre attached, able to seat about 150 people (guesstimate). The chairs are not attached to the floor, and several of the rear rows are raised up, but its not uncommon to have to perch a smaller child on your lap. All the seating is general admission. The Theatre is located right at the top of the Rte 52 exit off I-95 southbound. A pretty charming experience all around. My kids want to go back to the Winnie the Pooh show in May. A much more rewarding time than a trip to the movies, at about the same price (or less when you consider popcorn and drink prices).